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Key Facts: AL Metal Stud Drywall Exam

70%

Passing Score

PSI AL GC Bulletin

40 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI AL GC Bulletin

2 hours

Time Allowed

PSI AL GC Bulletin

$96

PSI Exam Fee

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Open book

Exam Format

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Alabama AL Metal Stud Drywall trade exam via PSI: 40 questions, 70% pass, 2 hours, fee $96. Open-book specialty classification under the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (bulletin 1/23/26).

Sample AL Metal Stud Drywall Practice Questions

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1On a set of architectural drawings, the abbreviation GWB most commonly identifies which material?
A.Galvanized wall bracket
B.Gypsum wallboard
C.Glass wool batt
D.Grade wall beam
Explanation: GWB stands for gypsum wallboard (drywall). Contractors use the abbreviation on wall types, finish schedules, and partition legends to identify board type, thickness, and fire rating required for each assembly.
2A rectangular room measures 12 ft by 16 ft with an 8 ft ceiling and no openings. What is the total wall surface area to hang drywall (both faces of none—walls only, single layer)?
A.192 sq ft
B.448 sq ft
C.384 sq ft
D.256 sq ft
Explanation: Perimeter = 2 × (12 + 16) = 56 ft. Wall area = perimeter × height = 56 × 8 = 448 sq ft. Floor area (12 × 16 = 192) is not wall area; estimators must separate floor, wall, and ceiling quantities.
3How many 4 ft × 8 ft sheets of gypsum board are needed to cover 768 sq ft of wall area with a 10% waste allowance?
A.24 sheets
B.26 sheets
C.27 sheets
D.30 sheets
Explanation: Each 4×8 sheet covers 32 sq ft. Net sheets = 768 ÷ 32 = 24. With 10% waste: 24 × 1.10 = 26.4, which rounds up to 27 sheets. Always round sheet counts up so the job is not shorted.
4On floor plans, which symbol or note typically identifies a fire-rated partition that must receive Type X gypsum board per the wall type schedule?
A.A dashed furniture layout line
B.A wall type tag or hatch keyed to a rated partition schedule
C.A plumbing riser symbol
D.A north arrow
Explanation: Fire-rated partitions are identified by wall type tags, hatch patterns, or partition keys that reference a wall type schedule listing board type, layers, stud gauge, and fire rating. The schedule—not the furniture plan—drives material selection.
5When reading a metal stud partition detail, what does the callout "3-5/8" 20 ga studs @ 16" o.c." specify?
A.Track length only
B.Stud web depth, steel thickness (gauge), and spacing on center
C.Drywall screw size and length
D.Joint compound coat count
Explanation: The callout states stud web depth (3-5/8 in), base-metal thickness class (20 gauge), and on-center spacing (16 in). Estimators and framers use that information to order studs, tracks, and board, and to verify limiting heights.
6A ceiling measures 20 ft by 30 ft. How many 4 ft × 12 ft gypsum board sheets are required for a single-layer ceiling with 15% waste?
A.13 sheets
B.15 sheets
C.16 sheets
D.18 sheets
Explanation: Ceiling area = 20 × 30 = 600 sq ft. Each 4×12 sheet covers 48 sq ft. Net sheets = 600 ÷ 48 = 12.5 → 13. With 15% waste: 13 × 1.15 ≈ 14.95, round up to 15 sheets.
7Where on a commercial drawing set is the required gypsum board finish level (for example, Level 4 or Level 5) most reliably found?
A.Only on the civil site plan
B.In the finish schedule, partition types, or interior finish specifications
C.On the electrical one-line diagram
D.On the structural foundation plan
Explanation: Finish levels are specified in finish schedules, wall type notes, or Division 09 specifications that reference GA-214. Estimators must pull the level for each space because Level 5 adds skim-coat labor that Level 4 does not.
8Stud spacing is shown as 24 in on center for a 40 ft long partition. Approximately how many studs are required (including one at each end, ignoring openings)?
A.17 studs
B.20 studs
C.21 studs
D.24 studs
Explanation: Number of spaces = 40 ft ÷ 2 ft = 20 spaces. Studs = spaces + 1 = 21 (one at each end plus intermediate studs). This is the standard linear takeoff method for uniform stud layout.
9When estimating linear footage of metal track for a straight partition 48 ft long with top and bottom track, how many linear feet of track are required before waste?
A.48 lf
B.96 lf
C.24 lf
D.144 lf
Explanation: A typical non-load-bearing partition needs continuous floor track and ceiling track, so 48 + 48 = 96 linear feet before waste, openings, and deflection-track upgrades.
10A door opening 3 ft wide by 7 ft high is cut out of a 10 ft tall partition. How much wall drywall area is saved per side of the wall?
A.21 sq ft
B.30 sq ft
C.70 sq ft
D.10 sq ft
Explanation: Opening area = 3 × 7 = 21 sq ft. That area is deducted from each side’s board takeoff (or from the gross wall area for each face). Estimators must still allow for king/jack studs and header framing.

About the AL Metal Stud Drywall Exam

The Alabama Metal Stud and Drywall Contractor Examination is a classification trade examination administered by PSI for the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors. The official open-book exam has 40 questions, a 70% (28 of 40 correct) passing standard, and 120 minutes allowed. PSI examination fee is $96 per attempt (bulletin updated 1/23/26). This English-language MCQ bank is a study aid for the trade knowledge on the official content outline; it is not an official PSI form, does not replace the required Business & Law exam for primes, and is not a substitute for board-approved experience or the official open-book examination.

Questions

40 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$96 (PSI Services LLC (for Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors))

AL Metal Stud Drywall Exam Content Outline

48%

Materials and Installation

Metal stud and gypsum materials installation

15%

Estimating and Plan Reading

Plans and takeoffs

15%

Special Applications

Specialty assemblies

13%

Safety

Jobsite safety

10%

Taping

Joint taping and finishing

How to Pass the AL Metal Stud Drywall Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 40 questions
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Exam fee: $96

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AL Metal Stud Drywall Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study only the approved references listed for your classification in the current PSI Alabama General Contractors bulletin
2Practice open-book navigation with permanent tabs and indexes before test day
3Drill OSHA 29 CFR 1926 topics that appear across nearly every trade outline
4Work quantity takeoff and plan-reading problems under timed conditions
5Confirm Board eligibility and classification scope on genconbd.alabama.gov before scheduling with PSI

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the AL Metal Stud Drywall exam?

The official PSI trade examination has 40 scored questions (plus possible experimental items). Passing is 70% (28 of 40 correct) within 120 minutes.

How much does the AL Metal Stud Drywall exam cost?

PSI lists $96 per examination registration for this Alabama general contractor classification exam (Candidate Information Bulletin updated 1/23/26). License application fees to the Board are separate.

Is the Alabama specialty contractor exam open book?

Yes. PSI administers these classification exams as open book. Only the bulletin-listed approved references are allowed; temporary tabs like Post-it notes are prohibited.

Do I still need the Business and Law exam?

Prime contractor applicants must also pass the Alabama Business & Law examination (50 questions, 70%, 120 minutes). Reciprocity may waive a trade exam in some cases but does not waive Business & Law.